Chicago Fire (season 7)

Chicago Fire (season 7)
Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 3
Release
Original network NBC
Original release September 26, 2018 (2018-09-26) – present (present)
Season chronology

The seventh season of Chicago Fire, an American drama television series with executive producer Dick Wolf, and producers Derek Haas and Matt Olmstead, was ordered on May 9, 2018, by NBC.[1] The season premiered on September 26, 2018 with a timeslot change from Thursday at 10:00 p.m. to Wednesday at 9:00 p.m.[2]

Cast and characters

Main cast

Recurring

  • Randy Flagler as Firefighter Harold Capp, Rescue Squad 3
  • Anthony Ferraris as Firefighter Tony Ferraris, Rescue Squad 3

Special Guest star

  • Monica Raymund as Firefighter/Paramedic Gabriela Dawson, Ambulance 61, Truck 81

Crossover characters

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
1381"A Closer Eye"Sanford BookstaverDerek HaasSeptember 26, 2018 (2018-09-26)7018.08[4]
Casey deals with the fallout of Dawson's trip to Puerto Rico for relief help. He later discovers that she is making the move permanent. Meanwhile, Firehouse 51 welcomes Emily Foster to the team, replacing Dawson on Ambulance 61. Boden clashes with the new Assistant Deputy Commissioner when he tries to clean up the Firehouse's reputation. Later, Casey is surprised when he returns home to find Dawson there, and she says goodbye to him.
1392"Going to War"Reza TabriziAndrea Newman & Michael GilvaryOctober 3, 2018 (2018-10-03)7028.10[5]

The Firefighters and the Paramedics of Firehouse 51 are dealt with a 22 story apartment fire that creates chaos. Detective Jay Halstead’s father is one of the victims trapped inside. Meanwhile, the new Deputy Commissioner continues to keep eye on Boden. Also, Casey and Brett continue to cope with Dawson’s departure and Foster opens up about her past.

This episode begins a crossover with Chicago Med and Chicago P.D. that continues on Chicago Med season 4, episode 2 and concludes on Chicago P.D. season 6, episode 2.
1403"Thirty Percent Sleight of Hand"Eric LaneuvilleMichael A. O’SheaOctober 10, 2018 (2018-10-10)7038.41[6]
Severide get put into a difficult situation following a call when car falls off an overpass and criminal charges are filed as a murder/suicide not a accident. Meanwhile, ADC appoints a new Lieutenant to Engine 51 however it turns out to be his brother in law. Boden goes over his head and appoints Hermann as the new Lieutenant. Cruz receives unexpected romantic attention. Mouch try’s to reach out to a Firefighter candidate who was kicked out from his firehouse following the apartment fire. Also, Foster bonds with the firehouse.
1414"This Isn't Charity"[7]TBATBAOctober 17, 2018 (2018-10-17)704TBD
1425"A Volatile Mixture"[8]TBATBAOctober 24, 2018 (2018-10-24)705TBD
1436"All the Proof"[9]TBATBAOctober 31, 2018 (2018-10-31)706TBD

Production

Cast changes

On May 15, 2018, longtime cast member Monica Raymund who plays Paramedic Gabriela Dawson, announced her departure from the series citing not to extend her current contract.[10] On September 21, 2018, NBC announced that newcomer Annie Ilonzeh would join the series as a regular playing Emily Foster replacing Raymund on Ambulance.[3]

Ratings

No. Title Air dateRating/share
(18–49)		Viewers
(millions)		DVR
(18–49)		DVR viewers
(millions)		Total
(18–49)		Total viewers
(millions)
1 "A Closer Eye" September 26, 20181.3/68.08[4]0.83.502.111.58[11]
2 "Going to War" October 3, 20181.3/68.10[5]TBDTBDTBDTBD
3 "Thirty Percent Sleight of Hand" October 10, 20181.4/68.41[6]TBDTBDTBDTBD

References

  1. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (May 9, 2018). "'Law & Order: SVU', Three 'Chicago' Series Renewed By NBC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
  2. ↑ Mitovich, Matt Webb (June 19, 2018). "NBC Fall Premiere Dates: This Is Us, #OneChicago, XL Good Place and More". TVLine. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
  3. 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie. "'Chicago Fire': Annie Ilonzeh Cast As New Series Regular For Season 7". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
  4. 1 2 Welch, Alex (September 27, 2018). "'Chicago Fire' and 'Survivor' adjusts up, 'Star' adjusts down: Wednesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
  5. 1 2 Welch, Alex (October 4, 2018). "'Single Parents,' 'Empire,' everything else unchanged: Wednesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  6. 1 2 Welch, Alex (October 11, 2018). "'Survivor,' 'Empire,' and 'Chicago Fire' adjust up: Wednesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  7. ↑ "(#704) "This Isn't Charity"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  8. ↑ "(#705) "A Volatile Mixture"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  9. ↑ "(#706) "All the Proof"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
  10. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie. "Monica Raymund Confirms 'Chicago Fire' Exit After Six Seasons". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
  11. ↑ Pucci, Douglas (October 10, 2018). "Live+7 Weekly Ratings: 'Manifest' is Most-Watched NBC Drama Series Premiere in 19 Years". Programming Insider. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
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